The snowy boardwalk stretches through Silver Lake Bog.
Reindeer Lichen hangs from a branch along the trail.
(01/31/06) The unseasonably warm weather lately has canceled many outdoor festivities this month that celebrate snow and ice. But it's been a boon to those who enjoy the chance to hike a favorite trail. This is the quiet season. Where the ground is white you notice everything else in detail: the bark and twigs of trees, birds and exposed rocks. The best part is discovering the tracks and movement patterns of animals through the snow. Last Friday, Todd Moe bundled up and hit the trail with outdoors writer and author Dennis Aprill. He's written a book, Short Treks in the Adirondacks and Beyond, and Todd met him for a quick walk through the woods at Silver Lake Bog. it's tucked away in southwestern Clinton County near Duncan Mountain and Union Falls. The path is on a suspended boardwalk owned by the Nature Conservancy. It's a favorite non-winter destination for many and Dennis was eager to tour the area after a fresh, light blanket of snow.
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